Thursday, April 15, 2010

M is for McGriddle

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Gosh I'm hungry and a good way to start the day off is with breakfast... now how do I make that an M word? Well welcome to McDonald's where you can order a McGriddle they are super delicious... however if you are budget conscious this morning you can also just buy a simple muffin I have chocolate chip today :)

Okay now to the real post!!! Actual word: Moments

We all have them and they count for everything. Never let a moment pass you by, though this concept may seem simple at times during other times it isn't.

My husband and I are going through the trial of working separate hours I work days and he works nights it's tough... we've never done it for this long. We don't see one another at all Monday thru Friday except fast asleep in bed it becomes wearing on conversations because they only consist of job hunting and the latest interview I hope this is over soon however since I can't dwell on how long it will take I need to live only in the moments... the good moments. We just went to Los Angeles and though we had split the hotel and such (quite the ordeal in itself) we still had several moments just him and I where the world seemed to disappear with all of it's worries.

So to share some moments

The dance floor that evening was filled everyone laughing and the bride and groom had only eyes for one another. I stared at my husband and as he looked back into my eyes I could see the love he had for me it was even deeper than the day we were wed and my heart melted... this is a moment.

I talk to him daily though we may not see one another we still share our thoughts, hopes and dreams for the future and that keeps our drive going until we can cuddle with one another... this is a moment

Love letters... not many have them but my husband and I first interacted with one another starting with a yellow pad of paper and pen we have since then incorporated into our daily lives writing one another in a notebook to show us that we still love one another fully (all my old bloggers know what I'm referring too, those who don't you can look here You'll find that my husband truly is the greatest)... this is a moment

Those were moments of love, here are moments pertaining to a more creative side

Notebook and pen in hand, your mind racing with endless amounts of possibilities the first words on the paper ignite your passion until you've already written over a thousand words when you will soon be able to call yourself a writer... this is a moment

Tears fall down your cheek as you write the last words to complete you first draft, the feeling is something that only writers can understand the joy, pain and frustration that were put into this book your heart and soul deep within in the pages... this is a moment

The day you check the mail and someone has requested a full copy of your MS, you've gotten an agent or published... this is a moment

I looooved your moments. During many years of our marriage, my husband traveled a lot, long trips overseas. The Moment you described on the dance floor is soooo perfect...Moments like that kept our hearts racing (hormones, too)...and, these years later, when friends got divorced because they, basically, tired of each other, we still have those special Moments, even tho he doesn't travel now. I guess what I'm saying is that your twisted schedule and challenges will make you stronger, deepen what's important.

Justine - Awe you are so super sweet!! There are no words to truly describe those moments but I am glad as writers we understand one another!!

Christina - That's an awesome moment!!!

Kittie - Awe I'm glad to see you made it through all the rough patches and I watch people around me constantly getting divorced because they ran into something too fast and it's such a shame! I have an amazing man and I couldn't imagine a life without him!

Creepy Query Girl - I bet your daughter joining the world was unforgettable! Your comment about your husband made me tear up that is so sweet! I guess I'm in a sappy mood today!! Haha I had the same feeling!! HOLY CRAP I WROTE A BOOK I cried and my husband was confused about it all... it truly is only a moment a writer would understand!

Evan and I have been writing each other little notes and letters since we first started dating. I've tried to save all of them, but sometimes one will turn up in a very unexpected place, and I'll have a chance to smile and feel the love all over again. One of these days I'm going to round them all up and put them in a scrapbook.

And you're right; when you're facing separation issues like this, the only thing you can do is live in the moment. That's something I try to remember every day, and I appreciate your gentle reminders. :-)

Lovely post! I keep letters. I have letters my husband wrote me before we were married (boy are they old). Letters from my relatives in England...I left England when I was 8 and didn't get enough time with them...Notes from friends and from my daughter who's now 14. I have them grouped and tied with ribbon in a beautiful box. You made me smile thinking about them...THANK YOU! Have a lovely day. :)

Summer - A scrapbook is a great idea!!! I love egg & bacon ones!! YUM!

Bish - That's really nice! I hope to be there one day where we make time apart with one another! Hopefully it's sooner rather than later!!

Sharon - How neat!! England notes sounds really neat as well! I wish I would have kept all my notes throughout the years but I hate having things lying around... however those are very precious moments to keep!

Beautiful words. :) Such a nice read to start my day. My moment: Holding my kiddos for the first time. I remember the nurse laying my girls (twins!) on my chest and the emotions just overwhelmed me. Love, happiness, fear, excitement, panic, etc. Same thing with my son, only less of the panic and fear and more of the appreciation and happiness.

Thank you for the thoughtful post. And thank you for the lovely comments on my blog. :)

Jen, I love - love - love this post! Your moments are wonderful. I'm sorry you two are going through a hard time, but I'm so glad to hear how strong your relationship is. That means a lot. Excellent post!

Wow, what great moments. For me, it's when I had my daughter. She was a c-section baby, and they let me see her before whisking her away (unlike my son, who I couldn't see or hold). It was precious, having her and then bringing her home. What a moment.

Wonderful post you shared with us today. Love moments with husband are the best.A moment I had with my man last year - when we finished our circumnavigation of Manitoulin Island. It was our goal that we accomplished together after almost dying several times, and it felt so sweet.

What a beautiful post. I love the photo with the couple & the red umbrella.

Many of my special moments involve my son. He is 4 already and seems like he is growing up faster and faster. I tell him all the time, "When you're 42, I'm still going to remember exactly how this moment feels." The other night he made me soup from a recipe he learned at school (with my help). THAT was moment.

AH, that McGriddle picture... it'll be the death of me :) Such a beautiful post. I tend not to cry, but the first draft one made me emotional!! haha. "something that only writers understand..." you got it, dude.

Such a touching post. I really wish for you two that this time of working and living kind of seperate lifes is over soon. It is always difficult, but I think you both and the relationship grow with it.Thank you so much for your wonderful compliment.*Nathalie

cute red umbrella pic :)thanks for the comment and yes i agree i think the more girls THINK about losing weight, the more we think about food we cant eat, and the more we END UP eating. LOL . it's all pschological maybe. anyways thanks for your comment !:)

I have a memory of when my husband (before he was my husband) and I were saying good-bye for the summer and my heart felt like it would break. It was the moment I knew I loved him and I would someday marry him.

The moment my agent called out of the blue to offer representation was pretty cool too.